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cspeeks · Oct 16, 2006, 01:40 PM

Hello,

I work for a company based out of New Jersey but operating out of Virginia. My pay is scheduled as salary plus commission. I have now been with this company for almost a year and have yet to ever have my commission checks on time. As anyone can figure however my bills always come on time. I looked at the website for the Virginia Department of LAbor and Industry and saw where there is a law in Virginia, I believe it to be Chapter 40.1, that says all companies must establish regular pay dates and pay rates and pay all funds before or by the paydate. I have attempted several times to speak with someone there with no avail and want to know what my rights are. I have always kept my documentation from my employer stating when my pay dates are as well as all my emails stating the pay would be late. Other then the late pay however I like my job and do not want to do anything to jeopardize it (ie try to sue). My origonal hope was an anyonomis complaint to the virginia dept and labor and industries would clear this matter up. Does anyone have any suggestions?

The WB · Oct 19, 2006, 11:37 AM

I'm not sure, but I think as long as they give you notification that you will receive your check late, they are covered. Check with the labor dept and see if that goes for commission as well. The may classify commissions differently.

excon · Oct 19, 2006, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by cspeeks

I have attempted several times to speak with someone there with no avail and want to know what my rights are.

Hello cs:

I saw your post the other day, and the above quote piquéd my interest.

I really don't understand how you can speak to someone about your income to no avail. If it was MY paycheck, I would absolutely make sure that I availed myself of someone - politely so. If the person you were talking to couldn't help, surly they have a supervisor.

What I'm saying, is that I would have found out who and what transpired. That's the course I think you need to take. Other than that, you don't have any rights really, as you are employed at will. That's a legal term meaning they can fire you at anytime for any reason.

excon